WE ALL HAVE MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health problems can affect the way people think, feel and behave. Some mental health problems are described using words that are in everyday use - for example, ‘depression’ or ‘anxiety’. A mental health problem feels just as bad, or worse, than any other illness – only it cannot be seen. Although mental health problems are very common – affecting one in four people in Scotland – there is still stigma and discrimination towards people with mental health problems, as well as many myths about what different diagnoses mean.
SUPPORT WITHIN SPORT SERVICE
The Support Within Sport service provides access to an independent, confidential service via a phone line or specially created mobile application. Cricket Scotland players and staff who may be suffering from a mental health issue, or problems with alcohol or gambling can access the service, which is at no cost to the individual concerned.
Anyone contacting the service will be referred to an experienced doctor, who will seek to contact referred individuals within 24 hours of referral, provide initial support and agree a plan for the recommended intervention. The services offered range from phone advice, virtual assessments using zoom and Skype for now, medical support, clinical psychology, psychiatry, and counselling.
The Support Within Sport service welcomes referrals from staff and players via the specialist phone number: 07702 565916 or via email: mentalhealth@hampdensportsclinic.com
WAYS TO HELP YOUR CLUB
In partnership with Opening Up Cricket on #WorldMentalHealthDay, we produced three free webinars for clubs on the topic of mental health. Whether you are a Welfare Officer, coach, player or take up another important role at your club, we encourage you to take a look at the webinars below.
